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HouseMaster Home Inspections
HouseMaster has been helping entrepreneurs from all educational and business backgrounds realize their dreams for the past 33 years, and has collectively performed over 2 million inspections. It is our motto to go above and beyond in supporting our franchisees; providing training, comprehensive business planning, solid marketing programs, operations support, resources and coaching in all areas of the business. Franchisee and customer satisfaction alike, along with the highest level of quality service available are why HouseMaster continues to be the recognized authority on everything home inspection.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1971
Franchising Since:
1979
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
365
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
365
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
331
90.7%
In 45 States
Canada:
34
9.3%
In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
365
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. New Jersey
23
2. New York
20
3. Florida
18
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$80K
Cash Investment:
$18-40K
Total Investment:
$59.2-89.2K
Average Total Investment:
$74K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$42.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$43K
On-Going Royalty:
7.5%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
2.5%
Average Number of Employees:
Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
12
Site Selection Assistance?
Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Fliers, Online SEO and Social Networking, Net Promoter Discipline and Customer Feedback Program, Monthly Contests and and Awards, National Relationships with Lenders and Realtors, etc.
